Tax Transition Manager

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GMx Transition Manager for Tax At EY GDS – a member of the global integrated service delivery centre network by EY, Managed Services is a significant part of our business, comprising more than $7b in revenue with major clients across the globe. We enable clients to achieve seamless business transformations by providing people-based, asset-based and integrated solutions, leveraging our deep sector and domain expertise to deliver enhanced value. With Managed Services as a core focus, we are committed to driving operational excellence and innovative solutions for our clients’ complex business needs.   The opportunity Working in a collaborative team environment, the Transition Manager plays a critical role in leading and managing the seamless transition of services, processes for clients. The Transition Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex transitions, ensuring minimal disruption, managing stakeholder expectations, and delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines and budgets.   Your key responsibilities

Extensive experience (10+ years) in transition management, project management and transformational initiatives within a large-scale, global environment. An ideal candidate must have managed and executed large multi country, multi service, complex implementations. Develop and execute detailed transition plans, including risk assessments, resource allocation, communication strategies, and milestone tracking. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure all transition activities are completed on schedule and in alignment with client requirements. Facilitate knowledge transfer and process documentation to ensure operational continuity. Monitor and report on transition progress, proactively identifying and resolving issues or bottlenecks. Engage with stakeholders at all levels, maintaining clear communication and managing expectations throughout the transition lifecycle.

Skills and Attributes for Success

10+ years of professional experience in transition management, with a proven track record of successfully managing transitions and transformations in Finance or/and Tax. Expertise in identifying and mitigating risks during transitions, and the ability to develop robust transition strategies and contingency plans. Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience in coordinating between clients, internal teams, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless knowledge transfer and operational handover. Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple transition projects, and adapt to dynamic environments while maintaining high quality standards.

Core Capabilities

Highly motivated and results-driven, ensuring seamless service transition Exceptional organisational skills, adept at multitasking and prioritising transition tasks Excellent presentation and communication skills for stakeholder engagement Quality-focused mindset ensuring high standards throughout transition phases

Functional Capabilities

Comprehensive understanding of transition lifecycle methodologies, project planning, and execution across multiple domains and business functions. Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analytics for tracking transition progress, resource allocation, and reporting key metrics. Experience with transition management tools and platforms, preferably with hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Project plan or similar project management systems. Understanding of and ability to identify opportunities to deploy AI based solutions to improve quality of Transition Management

To qualify for the role, you must have

Overall professional experience of 10+ yrs, with client facing experience of at least 3 years Experience